Black Bottom Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Blend cream cheese, egg, 1/3 c.
2. 2
   sugar and 1/8 tsp.
3. 3
   salt until smooth.
4. 4
   Stir in chocolate chips; set aside.
5. 5
   Sift remaining sugar, flour, cocoa powder, soda and 1/2 tsp.
6. 6
   salt.
7. 7
   Stir in water, oil, vinegar and vanilla; beat until smooth.
8. 8
   Fill prepared paper cups 1/2 full with cocoa batter.
9. 9
   Spoon cream cheese mixture on top.
10. 10
    Sprinkle nuts.
11. 11
    Bake 30- 35 minutes at 350.